BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,910 km
8,643 miles
MCI
Kansas City
United States
Distance
13,910 km
8,643 mi / 7,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK MCI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kansas City International Airport
IATA Code BKK MCI
ICAO Code VTBS KMCI
City Bangkok Kansas City
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 39.300000, -94.710000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kansas City (MCI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Kansas City, United States is 13,910 kilometers (8,643 miles / 7,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:26 in Bangkok, it's 06:26 in Kansas City. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,022 feet between the two airports. Kansas City International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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